Reference No: BP0247Pages: 37Published on: 1, August, 1997
Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More
Reference No: OB0229TECPages: 9Published on: 14, March, 2018
Abstract: In our problems lie our greatest opportunities. Appreciative inquiry creates a dialogic environment that excites imagination. The appreciative conversations that take place one to one, in small groups, and in ever larger circles, serve to build trust and strengthen relationships allowing for the disruption of old patterns of thinking. This ... More
Reference No: MAR0275(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The marketing situation of the company is described; relevant details of the business and economic environment are also given in order to focus on the major business problems of the company. A review is made of the possible marketing strategy in order to assess the potential contribution of various marketing ... More
Reference No: BP0256Pages: 29Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case deals with issues faced by the Torrent Group of companies. As of 1998, the group consisted of nine companies in three different businesses, namely health care, energy, and financial services. With the liberalization of the Indian Economy, the business environment of the group as a whole and that of ... More
Reference No: COMM0024Pages: 15Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: The case deals with Axel Motor’s expansion into India and the clash between expectations and communication styles of the Indian subsidiary and Headquarters. While the subsidiary wants to follow a responsive, market-driven approach to product design and marketing strategy, the top management is driven by the strong belief that ... More
Reference No: PROD0097Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: An integrated case about the problems of a silk filature. Provides ample scope for discussion of the production management aspects in a rural industry. How the general business environment affects the industry is examined. ... More
Reference No: QM0242Pages: 19Published on: 23, October, 2000
Abstract: Farmaid Tractors Limited (FTL) was a tractor company with a 20% market share, and aiming to be the market leader within next five years. The tractor industry in India had become very competitive, with growth in capacity outstripping the growth in demand. Customer preference and demands had changed in the context ... More
Reference No: P&IR0145Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with a situation of conflict leading to lockout in a company. After a comparatively peaceful existence for nearly fifteen years, the industrial relations situation started deteriorating. The internal as well as the external environment had undergone a radical change. A new union leader adopts the strategy of ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: CISG0130TECPages: 12Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: NoSQL refers to a new class of database systems used in big data environments. These database systems aim to address some of the limitations of traditional database management systems. This technical note describes the key challenges in traditional database systems and introduces the concept of NoSQL databases. The design for ... More
Reference No: MAR0442Pages: 13Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: The case is about journey of Getit Infoservices Pvt. Ltd which has been pioneer in Yellow Pages industry in India. With the emergence of internet and voice in directional media, Getit has to deal with new competitors who have challenged its leading player status. The role of the salesforce becomes ... More
Reference No: IITCOE0009Pages: 13Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: This case focuses on regulatory institutions in a fast-changing evolving policy domain of the telecom sector in developing countries, which are typically characterised by a weak institutional environment, making operationalisation of new instruments that may require regulation across sectors difficult.
The case highlights the criticality of appropriate regulatory design for ... More
Reference No: P&IR0204Pages: 36Published on: 4, March, 2008
Abstract: PepsiCo's takeover of Duke & Sons Ltd. gave the company extra growth and a competitive edge that it was looking for to enter and compete with its other rivals in the food and beverage industry in India. The company faced enormous challenges during the transition period and it took almost a ... More
Reference No: PROD0178TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More
Reference No: F&A0559(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, August, 2021
Abstract: NTL suffered huge losses in its foreign exchange hedging activities as its highly complex leveraged structured products backfired badly in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007 and 2008. The CFO and the Treasury head have both been sacked, and Joshi, the new CFO, has embraced aggressive litigation as NTL’ ... More
